Makaya McCraven released a live version of “Dream Another,” a single off of his newest album, In These Times, so I listened to both for the first time. I have a deep appreciation for each; the studio version is lush and addictive while the live rendition is teeming with passion. It is more apparent McCraven’s control over the dreamy jam when you can see his … Continue reading Makaya McCraven – “Dream Another”
Bryan Away – Canyons to Sawdust On the pastoral Canyons and Sawdust, Bryan Away’s storytelling is given the perfect stage. Among the tales he sings is a nod to Ingmar Bergman’s miniseries (you may know its adaptation with Oscar Isaac and Jessica Chastain) and that track’s direct foil, the jaunty “Scenes from a Wedding.” The title of Away’s summer LP derives from an analogy in an … Continue reading Best Albums of 2021, 11-20 (part 1)
Interwoven instrumental meditations. Continue reading AVA – “In Motion”
sngalbums: Jazz is never stagnant. The best live players are able to hop between keys and rhythms with an acute sense of place, asking where the song is headed and where they plan to interject. The genre is generous and has infinite facets, allowing veterans and newcomers to often occupy the same spotlight. Last winter, national stalwarts came together to form New York United—both a … Continue reading Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind
Jazz is never stagnant. The best live players are able to hop between keys and rhythms with an acute sense of place, asking where the song is headed and where they plan to interject. The genre is generous and has infinite facets, allowing veterans and newcomers to often occupy the same spotlight. Last winter, national stalwarts came together to form New York United—both a four-piece … Continue reading Jazz Greats Explore New York with No Destination in Mind
My Favorite Music Videos of 2019 9. Resavoir – “Plantasy” Resavoir by Resavoir Continue reading Best Videos of 2019: 9. Resavoir
The furiously-accented MÒZÂMBÎQÚE recently put out a new single, “Myth” with b-side “Gossip.” The latter gives you plenty to chat about out of earshot of your colleagues. Source: SoundCloud / MÒZÂMBÎQÚE Continue reading
Disappear into the multi-color ether of SÂVER’s metal stylings. They Came With Sunlight by SÂVER Continue reading
On “Strzez sie pociagu,” Ługowski and the band prove that they can do melancholy just as well as the next freeform troupe. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Bartosz Ługowski delivers another playful instrumental album, this time using sounds from the neighborhood. My favorite sample-turned-melody is the heavy machinery sigh heard distinctly at the end that benefitted from new life of horns and woodwind. Source: Bandcamp Continue reading
Sawdust & Gin 